Elements of Argument

A discussion in which reasons are put forward in support of and against a claim is called...

• Love

• Support

• Argument

• Encouragement

Which term describes a topic that is debatable?

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

• Introduction

The claim must be supported by...

• thesis

• claim

• debate

• evidence

Which type of paragraph needs to open the essay and grab the reader's attention?

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body

• Counterclaim

Besides grabbing the reader's attention, which of these must also be included in the introduction?

• Evidence

• Support

• Claim

• Counterclaim

Closing statements restating the major arguments in defense of a thesis is known as...

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Support

• Claim

What is it called when the author addresses the opposing argument?

• claim

• argument

• counterclaim

• reason

A claim made by the opposing side of an argument is the...

• Evidence

• Argument

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

The reasons offered in support of a claim, supported by different types of evidence are known as ...

• Claims

• Nouns

• Introductions

• Supporting paragraphs

A final challenge to the reader to take action is called ...

• Evidence

• Call to action

• Opposing Side

• Agreement